Easter eggs around the world

April 17, 2014 9:06 AM

Dave Thayer of Denver painted his version of the Mona Lisa on an easter egg.

Dave Thayer of Denver painted his version of the Mona Lisa on an easter egg.

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Dave Thayer of Denver used the artwork of Andy Warhol as the inspiration for this easter egg design.

Dave Thayer of Denver used the artwork of Andy Warhol as the inspiration for this easter egg design.

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Dave Thayer of Denver used a self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh as the inspiration for this easter egg. Thayer paints a handful of easter eggs each year and adds them to his tree of eggs he puts up in his living room. less

Dave Thayer of Denver used a self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh as the inspiration for this easter egg. Thayer paints a handful of easter eggs each year and adds them to his tree of eggs he puts up in his living ... more

Ethan Parker, 10, picks up a candy after turning in his Easter eggs to the Easter bunny after participating on the Lighthouse of Houston 32nd Annual Beeping Easter Egg Hunt for blind and visually impaired children and their families, Saturday, April 12. less

Ethan Parker, 10, picks up a candy after turning in his Easter eggs to the Easter bunny after participating on the Lighthouse of Houston 32nd Annual Beeping Easter Egg Hunt for blind and visually impaired ... more

Chicken eggs are colored for Easter at Baumeister Frischei egg and chicken farm on April 10 in Breckerfeld, Germany. The farm is among the biggest egg producers in the region, producing 120,000 chicken eggs daily to meet demand for its brightly-colored eggs two weeks before Easter. less

Chicken eggs are colored for Easter at Baumeister Frischei egg and chicken farm on April 10 in Breckerfeld, Germany. The farm is among the biggest egg producers in the region, producing 120,000 chicken eggs ... more

Chicken eggs are colored for Easter at Baumeister Frischei egg and chicken farm on April 10 in Breckerfeld, Germany. The farm is among the biggest egg producers in the region, producing 120,000 chicken eggs daily to meet demand for its brightly-colored eggs two weeks before Easter. less

Chicken eggs are colored for Easter at Baumeister Frischei egg and chicken farm on April 10 in Breckerfeld, Germany. The farm is among the biggest egg producers in the region, producing 120,000 chicken eggs ... more

People color eggs in Moscow for one of the most religious holidays of orthodox, Easter, on April 11.

People color eggs in Moscow for one of the most religious holidays of orthodox, Easter, on April 11.

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People color eggs in Moscow for one of the most religious holidays of orthodox, Easter, on April 11.

People color eggs in Moscow for one of the most religious holidays of orthodox, Easter, on April 11.

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People get ready for Easter in Zagreb, Croatia on April 14. Easter eggs are placed on the square in front of Zagreb Cathedral. Both Catholics and Orthodoxs celebrate the holiday on April 20.

People get ready for Easter in Zagreb, Croatia on April 14. Easter eggs are placed on the square in front of Zagreb Cathedral. Both Catholics and Orthodoxs celebrate the holiday on April 20.

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People get ready for Easter in Zagreb, Croatia on April 14. Easter eggs are placed on the square in front of Zagreb Cathedral. Both Catholics and Orthodoxs celebrate the holiday on April 20.

People get ready for Easter in Zagreb, Croatia on April 14. Easter eggs are placed on the square in front of Zagreb Cathedral. Both Catholics and Orthodoxs celebrate the holiday on April 20.

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Wayan Sadra shows his exclusive painted eggs at his workshop in Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia. 50-year-old Wayan Sadra got the idea to start his eggshell painting business, after his niece who worked in a five star hotel asked for his help to paint on an egg for an Easter egg competition. Now the business he started in 1997 attracts customers for his painted eggs from Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. Sadra usually experiences a surge in sales ahead of Easter. less

Wayan Sadra shows his exclusive painted eggs at his workshop in Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia. 50-year-old Wayan Sadra got the idea to start his eggshell painting business, after his niece who worked in a ... more

Workers prepare to transport the hand painted giant eggs in Singapore. Spanning across 520 hectares from Mount Faber to the HarbourFront area and onto Sentosa Island, the Great Egg-Venture is set to be the biggest Easter Fiesta to be held in Singapore. less

Workers prepare to transport the hand painted giant eggs in Singapore. Spanning across 520 hectares from Mount Faber to the HarbourFront area and onto Sentosa Island, the Great Egg-Venture is set to be the ... more

Workers prepare to transport the hand painted giant eggs in Singapore. Spanning across 520 hectares from Mount Faber to the HarbourFront area and onto Sentosa Island, the Great Egg-Venture is set to be the biggest Easter Fiesta to be held in Singapore. less

Workers prepare to transport the hand painted giant eggs in Singapore. Spanning across 520 hectares from Mount Faber to the HarbourFront area and onto Sentosa Island, the Great Egg-Venture is set to be the ... more

The Third Faberge Imperial Easter Egg is displayed at Court Jewellers Wartski in London, England. This rare Imperial Faberge Easter Egg, made for the Russian Royal family in 1887, thought to be worth tens of millions of dollar, was seized by the Bolsheviks after the Russian revolution. It was sold at auction in New York in 1964 as a 'Gold watch in egg form case' for $2450 - its provenance then unknown. Later a buyer in the US Mid-West bought it for possible scrap metal value until he discovered its true value. less

The Third Faberge Imperial Easter Egg is displayed at Court Jewellers Wartski in London, England. This rare Imperial Faberge Easter Egg, made for the Russian Royal family in 1887, thought to be worth tens of ... more

Painted Easter eggs are displayed for sale at the traditional Easter market in Prague, Czech Republic. Across the country traditional Easter markets are being held, selling colorful Easter eggs and decorations along with other hand crafted gifts. less

Painted Easter eggs are displayed for sale at the traditional Easter market in Prague, Czech Republic. Across the country traditional Easter markets are being held, selling colorful Easter eggs and decorations ... more

Volker Kraft decorates his apple tree with Easter eggs on March 25, 2014 in Saalfeld, eastern Germany. More than 10,000 eggs hang on the tree, attracting thousands of spectators during Easter time. AFP ... more